what’s this?
a cryptic communique
from a friend
some kind of encounter
with the authorities
they want to ask him
some questions
he believes he can answer
their questions satisfactory
but one can never be sure
what answers the police
will find satisfactory
questions about a mysterious matter
suggesting
a certain amount of intrigue
and a homicide
he feels he may need protection
from certain parties
he’s looking to the police
for protection
however
one must ask
who will protect him
from the police?